A pile of waste has been dumped on a path leading to a well-used St Albans forest.

The Woodland Trust became aware that wood, metal, bin bags, a split tin of white paint, and other materials had been left on a pathway leading to Sandridge’s Heartwood Forest yesterday evening

Site manager for the Woodland Trust, Luke Shenton, said they are working with the local authorities to clear it as soon as possible: “We are sorry to hear that Heartwood Forest has fallen victim to fly-tippers.

“Sadly litter and vandalism is a common problem on our estate and we waste both time and money clearing up other people’s mess. If more people disposed of their rubbish responsibly, we could focus resources on planting trees and protecting woods.”

There is also a separate tip on Nightingale Lane, behind Nuffield Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Gym.

The fly-tip leading to Heartwood Forest. Picture: Caroline Foster

Thirteen commercial fridges are blocking the road. This is the third time this year that fly-tipping has had to be cleared from this site. Cones are currently directing traffic around the white goods.

As it is on the road, it is the responsibility of Herts county council highways contractor Ringway.